Saturday at Gulfstream: Pick 5

Saturday January 13th – Gulfstream Pick 5

Race 8

Famous Fact (4): Steps up after winning easily inthe Clm 16, 000N2L to the N3L condition and gets a softer field for the condition. With a repeat effort he will be in the mix at a very fair price of 8-1 ml.

Sound Values (7): Just missed at this condition last out and is the one to beat third off the layoff.

IL Farone (6): He just missed at this condition at a huge price but gets a major upgrade in jockey to Saez. He will be rolling late if the race falls a part.

Race 9 Grade III Marsha’s River

Gianna’s Dream (5): The lack of pace in the race will make her tough.

Abbreviate (4): She should be much better suited going two turns here then when she was sprinting in her last. She is clearly very talented and this will be her first true test.

Dream Dancing (8):This runner is very pace dependent and with the lack of pace in the race she will be up against it however she is the class of the race and must be considered.

Race 10

I do not like this race at all and would consider using ALL if your budget can afford it.

Race 11 Grade II Ft. Lauderdale

Heart yo Heart (3): Far and way the one to beat and class of the race. He always beats up on this type of quality and has won 4 of 5 career starts at Gulfstream.

All Included (6): He is capable of winning this race if the pace gets hot up front. He always runs his race and puts in a late run but I don’t see it being good enough to beat Heart to Heart.

Team Colors (7): The cut back in distance should help him run a better race over a firm course which he did not see in his last.

Race 12

Sand Dancer (2): Ran a game race off the layoff almost overcoming a bad trip, he should be better fit second off of the layoff. The 12-1 on the morning line surprised me and I expect about half of that.

Storm Runner (10): Finally broke through in 4th career start and should continue to step forward.

Ceevee (9): First time turf did the trick and I don’t like going against horses who are undefeated going on turf.

Maraud (4): Is the class of the race but not sure he beat much when breaking his maiden this summer and has yet to move forward off of that effort.

Author: Matthew Pappis

Matt is an avid horse racing fan, owner and handicapper. Growing up around Saratoga his passion for horse racing grew large at a very young age. He has recently started his own horse racing partnership, "WhoDoYouLike Stables", with a friend and hopes that the partnership will grow and he will one day win the Travers Stakes at Saratoga Racecourse.